Obamacare Prices Lower than Expected

Health insurance premiums for the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces will be 16 percent lower than previously projected, according to the latest estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/blog-5074-obamacare_prices_lower_than_expected.html

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Neither my husband nor I receive health insurance through an employer and have had an individual plan for years.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/25/youve-got-42-obamacare-questions-wonkblog-has-42-answers/

NC, SC health plans to cost more than national average

New estimates show North Carolina residents shopping for health insurance coverage on the state's federally run online marketplace could pay more and have fewer choices than the national average.

http://www.wcnc.com/news/health/health-reform/NC-health-plans-fewer-costs-higher-than-US-norm-225227132.html

Obamacare trade-off: low premium, high deductible

You might be pleased with the low monthly premium for one of the new health insurance plans under President Barack Obama's overhaul, but the added expense of copayments and deductibles could burn a hole in your wallet.

http://www.enquirerherald.com/2013/09/25/2706941/obamacare-trade-off-low-premium.html

Federal agency: SC premiums to average about $339

Premiums in South Carolina for a mid-range health insurance plan accessible next week will be $339 a month on average.

http://www.enquirerherald.com/2013/09/25/2706814/federal-agency-sc-premiums-to.html

Senate advances spending bill after Ted Cruz ends marathon speech

Filibuster or no, Sen. Ted Cruz ' marathon speech on the Senate floor made one point: Obamacare had to go.

http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/09/senate_passes_spending_bill_af.html

Sen. Marco Rubio plays tag team with Sen. Ted Cruz in slamming Obamacare on Senate floor

... going to move you to 28 hours. That's real money. That is real money... "All the uncertainty created by this healthcare law, Obamacare....Is it making America the easiest place or an easier place to start a business? No. Does Obamacare make it ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/25/3649583/its-morning-again-in-america-for.html

With A Call For Prayer, Cruz Wraps Up Protest Against Obamacare

Sen. Ted Cruz's anti-Obamacare strategy seemed to fall flat Tuesday with many of his fellow Senate Republicans.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/09/25/with-a-call-for-prayer-cruz-wraps-up-protest-against-obamacare?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Senate Takes Next Step Toward Shutdown Showdown

... measure. "Republicans said they support advancing the legislation because it would defund the controversial healthcare law." Now, if things go as expected, the House and Senate will be at odds over what should and should not be included in ...

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/09/25/senate-takes-next-step-toward-shutdown-showdown?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Study: BP spill did wide damage to sea-floor life

The FBI says there is no indication that the Navy Yard shooter targeted any specific individuals when he opened fire inside a building, killing 12 people.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Study-BP-spill-did-wide-damage-to-sea-floor-life/Zbv7mg7w7EGW3hCDympV0w.cspx?rss=2

'Cruz effect' further empowering Texas grassroots

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks to reporters as he emerges from the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept 25, 2013, after his overnight crusade railing against the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as "Obamacare."

http://www.sfgate.com/news/texas/articleGallery/Cruz-effect-further-empowering-Texas-grassroots-4842950.php

Denise Likar Named Vice President of Independence at Home, a Division of SCAN Health Plan

Denise Likar, an 11-year employee of Independence at Home and most recently the company's director of programs, has been promoted to vice president, effective immediately.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130925006427&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Group accuses FBI of harassing Todashev's friends

The FBI says there is no indication that the Navy Yard shooter targeted any specific individuals when he opened fire inside a building, killing 12 people.

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Group-accuses-FBI-of-harassing-Todashevs-friends/x30sCl82gUqziwyS0l-_0A.cspx?rss=1931

Flu Shots to be Available at Senior Expo

Those attending state Rep. Marcia Hahn's Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 4, will be able to get flu shots , according to a release from her office.

http://nazareth.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/flu-shots-to-be-available-at-senior-expo

Lowey: Defunding Obamacare Would Hurt Rivertowns Seniors

U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey on Wednesday criticized Republicans who are trying to defund the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.

http://rivertowns.dailyvoice.com/politics/lowey-defunding-obamacare-would-hurt-port-chester-seniors

House GOP may demand Dems in Congress live under Obamacare like rest of us

What a lot of people have missed about the defund Obamacare strategy promoted by Ted Cruz and Mike Lee is that we can actually accomplish a lot even if we don't manage to defund Obamacare.

http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/09/25/house-gop-may-demand-dems-in-congress-live-under-obamacare-like-rest-of-us-84091?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BizpacReview-TodaysStories+%28BIZPAC+Review+-+Conservative+Political+News+and+Opinion%29

Sen Ted Cruz starts Senate campaign against affordable care act

Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon for remarks on the shutdown debate that could potentially last through the night -- a dramatic step in defense of his high profile, controversial plan to prevent any funding for health care reform.

http://www.localnews8.com/news/politics/Cruz-on-Senate-floor-in-protest-marathon/-/308336/22097096/-/aitxhmz/-/index.html

Here's the latest on U.S. government shutdown

With six full days remaining for Washington to head off a partial government shutdown, here's a roundup of the latest action from Capitol Hill - and a disclaimer.

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/capitolreport/2013/09/24/heres-whats-happening-with-the-government-shutdown/

Senator Ted Cruz vows to speak 'until I am no longer able to stand' against Obamacare

Cruz's quixotic approach is designed to prevent Majority Leader Harry Reid from stripping the health care provision from the bill.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/09/senator_ted_cruz_vows_to_speak.html

The Affordable Care Act will help those who have been ignored for too long

Despite the debate from opposing sides, overall our nation's healthcare system needed to be improved and changed and the Affordable Care Act that President Obama and Congress helped pass and make law changes our healthcare system moving forward in a major and positive way as it takes effect in the next few months.

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/323993-the-affordable-care-act-will-help-those-who-have-been-ignored-for-too-long

Ted Cruz Begins Filibuster That Isn't Really A Filibuster

Just after 2;40pm EDT today, Senator Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor and said he won't yield until he's unable speak.

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/ted-cruz-begins-filibuster-that-isnt-really-a-filibuster/

Cruz: People in wheelchairs ask me to stop ObamaCare

... truly listening to their constituents the vote would be "100-0 to defund ObamaCare." Cruz has argued that the healthcare law harms the economy by raising healthcare costs and forcing employer mandates. Cruz and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) have said this ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/324283-cruz-people-in-wheelchairs-ask-me-to-stop-obamacare

Shutdown looms amid `Obamacare' wrangle

The Obama administration warned US federal agencies to prepare for a possible government shutdown that may hobble the US economy, as Congress wrangled over a fast- approaching deadline to agree the budget.

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?sid=40463026&art_id=137904&con_type=1&pp_cat=17

Ark. AG joins effort for e-cigarette regulation

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is among 40 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to meet its own deadline and regulate electronic cigarettes in the same way it regulates tobacco products.

http://www.wmctv.com/story/23517150/ark-ag-joins-effort-for-e-cigarette-regulation

Obamacare glitch could leave 500K kids without coverage

Another day, another glitch in the Affordable Care Act. This one threatens to leave up to 500,000 children without coverage and could cost some families thousands of dollars.

http://www.examiner.com/article/obamacare-glitch-could-leave-500k-kids-without-coverage?cid=rss

Cruz Vows To Speak Till He Can't Against Obamacare

Freshman Sen. Ted Cruz has called it the most important fight in Washington. Now, the Senator from Texas says he will speak until he's no longer able to stand in opposition to President Barack Obama's health care law.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/09/24/cruz-vows-to-speak-till-he-cant-against-obamacare/

Hillary Clinton warns against government shutdown

Hillary Rodham Clinton is warning congressional Republicans that they would be hurt by a government shutdown, saying such a move "wouldn't be the worst thing for Democrats."

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/24/3648037/hillary-clinton-warns-against.html

Judges weigh religious exemption for health law

The law already exempts houses of worship from the requirement, but two brothers who own businesses in Ohio argue they shouldn't have to comply.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/24/2590562/judges-weigh-religious-exemption.html

Senate spending bill on track to pass despite GOP threat

Despite the best efforts of two Tea Party-aligned Senate Republicans, the chamber will clear a key procedural hurdle Wednesday in order to advance a stopgap spending bill that leaves intact President Obama's health care law.

http://www.fdlreporter.com/usatoday/article/2861569

Economy puts brakes on stocks

Concerns about the strength of the economy and the potential for a budget fight in Washington pushed down the stock market Monday.

http://www.lakewalesnews.com/sunnews/lakewales/5846563-481/sunnewspaperseconomyputsbrakesonstocks.html.csp